Purdue Pharma L.P. informed the NCMS this week that it is sending a “Dear Healthcare Professional” letter to inform physicians, nurses and pharmacists of important information for patients prescribed OxyContin® (oxycodone HCI controlled-release) Tablets CII.  You can view a PDF version of the letter at http://www.purduepharma.com/pdfs/dearHCPletter.pdf.

Full prescribing information for OxyContin® is available at http://www.purduepharma.com/pressroom/news/OxyContinPI.pdf.

Healthcare professionals and patients who have questions about prescribing, dispensing, or taking OxyContin® Tablets should contact the Purdue Medical Services Department at 888-726-7535, prompt #1.